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The programme aims to bridge the deficit of highly skilled embryologists in Africa and part of Asia to match the ever-rising demand for fertility care in these countries.“The program will shoulder the responsibility of honing the skills of the embryologists in IVF centres,” said Satish Adiga, who is heading the training programme. Manipal: The Manipal Academy of Higher Education ( MAHE ) and Merck Foundation , Germany, a philanthropic organization, on Wednesday signed an agreement to improve access to innovative healthcare solutions in underserved communities, build healthcare and scientific research and empower people.Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, said, “We are pleased to partner with MAHE to provide hands-on practical training to develop embryologists’ platform in Africa and Asia to increase the number of standalone embryologists, and to improve the access to cost-effective fertility care in the developing countries, since the lack of trained and skilled health personnel is the main challenge in Africa and Asia.”Merck Foundation and MAHE launched Merck Embryology training programme, a certificate course in Assistive Reproduction and Embryology through its ‘Merck More Than a Mother’campaign..